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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.78 and 102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.78 and 102.45 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.78 = 102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.78 = 102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.78 × 102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 39,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,420.71/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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